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D.L. Hughley

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Screenwriter, Actor
Born:
March 6, 1963 in Los Angeles, CA
Biography:As an advocate of black comedians' talent, "D.L. Hughley" worked to support their careers, leading by example. After years of experience in the standup circuit, Hughley took on the role of host of BET's Comic View in 1992, in addition to various other television appearances on comedy programs and sitcoms. He was born on March 6, 1963, named Darryl Hughley, and raised in Southern California, where he would spend the majority of his performing life as well. On February 22, 1986, he wed his wife LaDonna, with whom he had three children.

Once Hughley had gained some attention as a standup comedian, he appeared on an HBO special, which led to his status as host of Comic View. In 1995, he played Marlon on the TV series Double Rush, and starred in his self-monikered sitcom "The Hughleys" as himself in 1998. The following year, he performed the voice for the Gadgetmobile in the live-action film "Inspector... Full Biography

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Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. and Host D.L. Hughley arrives at the 13th ANNUAL CRITICS' CHOICE AWARDS at...
Host D.L. Hughley arrives at the 13th ANNUAL CRITICS' CHOICE AWARDS at the Santa Monica Civic...
Host D.L. Hughley arrives at the 13th ANNUAL CRITICS' CHOICE AWARDS at the Santa Monica Civic...
Host D.L. Hughley arrives at the 13th ANNUAL CRITICS' CHOICE AWARDS at the Santa Monica Civic...
Host D.L. Hughley arrives at the 13th ANNUAL CRITICS' CHOICE AWARDS at the Santa Monica Civic...
Host D.L. Hughley arrives at the 13th ANNUAL CRITICS' CHOICE AWARDS at the Santa Monica Civic...
Host D.L. Hughley arrives at the 13th ANNUAL CRITICS' CHOICE AWARDS at the Santa Monica Civic...
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